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The Dollmaker(Movie, 1984)

PG-13
| 2h 22min | Genres: Drama, TV Movie
The DollmakerRating: 3.6/5 (with 44 votes)
The Dollmaker is a 1984 American made-for-television drama film starring Jane Fonda and based on the 1954 novel of the same title written by Harriette Arnow. It was originally broadcast on ABC on May 13, 1984. Fonda was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Special for her performance. Director Daniel Petrie won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials. ()
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About The Dollmaker

During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 4 languages: English (EN), French (FR), Italian (IT), Portuguese (PT)
Status: Released
Release date US: 05/13/1984
Director: Daniel Petrie
Screenwriter: Susan Cooper
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Esculpindo Minha Vida"
Keywords: handcrafted, family

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